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Accidents

TV A-Stars Collide Over Phoenix, Four Dead

While broadcasting a police chase on July 27 over Phoenix, a pair of Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopters collided when their pilots apparently lost sight of ea
Aircraft

Boeing prepares Dreamliner to enter flight-test program

Some 15,000 well-wishers witnessed the first public appearance last month of the Boeing 787 in Everett, Wash., an event broadcast live via satellite in nin
Aircraft

Learjet 60XR Enters the Fleet

Los Angeles-based Cloud Nine Aviation received the first Learjet 60XR this week, following an entry-into-service delivery ceremony at the Learjet manufactu
Charter & Fractional

Bexair rides high on Gulf charter boom

Bexair, the Bahrain-based executive charter firm, is set to take the size of its fleet into double digits with an order for a new Bombardier Challenger 605
Aircraft

G150 Nabs EASA Certification

Gulfstream’s first metamorphosis of an IAI aircraft received EASA certification last week.
Airports

Farnborough seeks to control airport noise

TAG Aviation has introduced a quiet flying program to reduce noise experienced by neighborhoods around London-area Farnborough Airport.
Regulations and Government

Safety Board recommends new substance-abuse rules

As a result of a number of accidents in which the pilots omitted information or lied about substance and/or alcohol dependence during medical evaluations,
Aircraft

In The Works: Epic Victory

Epic has notched another first flight, this time for the Victory single-engine jet, which took off on July 6 from Roberts Field in Redmond, Ore.
Aircraft

In The Works: Embraer Phenom 100

Embraer is getting closer to flying its Phenom 100 VLJ, having rolled out the first prototype on June 16 from the company’s headquarters in São José dos Ca
Aircraft

As time passes, operators question BA609 appeal

The Bell/Agusta BA609 civil tiltrotor program is moving forward, according to a Bell spokesman, with two more flight-test ships scheduled to join the two a
Aircraft

Eclipse Flying single-engine jet

Eclipse Aviation surprised the crowds assembled for the opening of this year’s EAA AirVenture show with a new four-place single-engine Eclipse Concept Jet
Aircraft

Embraer Flies Phenom 100

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time on July 26 from São Jos dos Campos, Brazi
Aircraft

Cirrus single-engine jet could fly in two years

A “verification prototype” of Cirrus’s recently unveiled “personal jet” could fly within two or three years, according to company officials.C
Aircraft

Epic Chooses P&WC Engines for Jet

Pratt & Whitney Canada said last month its PW600 engine has been selected to power the new Epic Victory single-engine VLJ.
Airports

Oxford Airport Sold to Private Investors

Signature Flight Support parent BBA Aviation sold Oxford Airport in the UK to private investment group OA Acquisitions for £40 million ($80 million) late l
Aircraft

Orders Rolling in for Cessna’s LSA

As this issue went to press, Cessna was single-handedly attempting to prove that economies of scale are alive and well in aviation.
Regulations and Government

NATA Says SAFO Should Not Be Mandatory

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) said in a letter to the FAA last month that its Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) should not be mandator
Charter & Fractional

New Spanish Charter Co Begins Operations

Spain has a new executive charter company in the shape of CorporateJets XXI.
Accidents

EC 130 Plunges into Hudson River￱

An EC 130 operated by New York City’s Liberty Helicopters made a forced landing into the Hudson River last month during an otherwise routine sightseeing fl
Charter & Fractional

New Air Charter Broker Group Formed

Six air charter brokers have formed the Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) to improve standards within the broker industry.
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Offering Aircraft Management

Fractional operator Flight Options has expanded into the realm of aircraft management.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Savannah Air Gets Dual Crew-Rest OK on Global XRS

Savannah Air Center has received the first FAA certification of dual crew-rest areas on Bombardier’s Global Express XRS.
Regulations and Government

Future FAA funding uncertain as legislators debate the details

With stark differences between House and Senate versions of FAA reauthorization bills working their way through Congress, some industry and congressional i
Maintenance and Modifications

Flight Options opens Las Vegas maintenance facility

“Las Vegas is now one of our top five customer destinations, making it the perfect location to expand what is already the largest dedicated maintenance net
Maintenance and Modifications

New parts, components and services division at Duncan

“Our customers expect an instant response to their problem,” said Chris Gress, manager for parts, components and services.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA repair station location doesn't affect work

Emphasizing the pivotal role of foreign repair stations in the aviation industry, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recently testified bef
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft expands presence in India

Hawker Beechcraft has chosen InterGlobe General Aviation to provide sales and service support for its aircraft in India.
Safety

Torqued: Crews need same protection as passengers

It seems every aviation-related publication I have read for almost a year has included an article about last September’s tragic midair in Brazil.
Aircraft

Phenom 100 Takes to the Sky

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time this morning from São Jose dos Campos, Br